🧠Senior Software Engineer – Embedded Systems | Defence Tech | Southampton (On-Site)
📍 Southampton | 💼 Permanent | 💰 Up to £60,000 + Benefits | 📡 VC-Backed Scale-Up (Series B, £3.8M)
Are you an experienced embedded engineer who thrives on building high-performance systems in real-world environments?
We’re working with a VC-backed engineering scale-up that develops advanced radiation detection and identification technology for Defence, security, and emergency services. Following £3.8M in Series B funding and consistent growth, they’re now expanding their software engineering team — and this is your chance to get involved in technically challenging, meaningful work.
🔧 What You’ll Do
* Design and implement embedded software solutions across Linux and RTOS platforms
* Work closely with hardware teams on sensor and FPGA integration
* Contribute to system architecture, DevOps pipelines, and product delivery
* Solve complex problems involving real-time performance, reliability, and safety
* Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and collaborative decision-making
🧰 What You’ll Bring
* 5+ years’ experience in embedded software development using C/C++
* Strong knowledge of Linux systems, device drivers, and hardware interfacing
* Experience working with embedded systems, real-time constraints, and low-level protocols
* Proficiency in Python, Git, and modern development workflows
* A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a collaborative approach to engineering
âś… Nice to Have
* Experience with FPGAs, DSPs, or RF systems
* Exposure to DevOps/CI tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI)
* Familiarity with cloud-native development, IaC tools (Ansible, Terraform, Docker)
* Security clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain it
đź“Ť Location & Working Style
* This is a primarily on-site role based in Southampton, working closely with hardware and product teams in a hands-on, collaborative environment.
🚀 Why Join?
* Work on complex, real-world systems that have global impact
* Join a growing, well-funded scale-up with a highly respected engineering team
* Take on real technical ownership with long-term growth and learning opportunities
Salary: Up to ÂŁ60,000 depending on experience.
Apply now or message me to learn more.